2019 Texas Longhorns football team

The 2019 Texas Longhorns football team, known variously as "Texas", "UT", the "Longhorns", or the "Horns”, represented the University of Texas at Austin during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Longhorns played their home games at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. They are a charter member of the Big 12 Conference. They were led by third-year head coach Tom Herman.

2019 Texas Longhorns football
Alamo Bowl champion
Alamo Bowl, W 38–10 vs. Utah
ConferenceBig 12 Conference
Ranking
APNo. 25
2019 record8–5 (5–4 Big 12)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTim Beck (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorHerb Hand (2nd season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorTodd Orlando (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorCraig Naivar (1st as co-DC, 3rd overall season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumDarrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
(Capacity: 100,119)
Uniform
2019 Big 12 Conference football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
No. 7 Oklahoma y$^  8 1     12 2  
No. 13 Baylor y  8 1     11 3  
No. 25 Texas  5 4     8 5  
Oklahoma State  5 4     8 5  
Kansas State  5 4     8 5  
Iowa State  5 4     7 6  
West Virginia  3 6     5 7  
TCU  3 6     5 7  
Texas Tech  2 7     4 8  
Kansas  1 8     3 9  
Championship: Oklahoma 30, Baylor 23 OT
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

Having ended their Big 12 play tied for third place in the conference standings, the Longhorns upset the No. 10 Utah Utes in the 2019 Alamo Bowl to finish the season 8-5 and ranked No. 25.

Preseason

Big 12 media poll

The 2019 Big 12 media days were held July 15–16, 2019 in Frisco, Texas. In the Big 12 preseason media poll, Texas was predicted to finish in second in the standings behind Oklahoma.[1]

Big 12 media poll
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1Oklahoma761 (68)
2Texas696 (9)
3Iowa State589
4TCU474
5Oklahoma State460
6Baylor453
7Texas Tech281
8West Virginia241
9Kansas State191
10Kansas89

Preseason All-Big 12 teams

To be released

Previous season

The Longhorns finished the 2018 season 10–4, 7–2 in Big 12 play to finish in second place. They were invited to the Sugar Bowl where they defeated Georgia. It was Texas’ first 10-win season since 2009.

Schedule

Source:[2]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 317:00 p.m.Louisiana Tech*No. 10LHNW 45–1493,418
September 76:30 p.m.No. 6 LSU*No. 9
ABCL 38–4598,763
September 147:00 p.m.at Rice*No. 12CBSSNW 48–1342,417
September 216:30 p.m.Oklahoma StateNo. 12
  • Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
  • Austin, TX
ABCW 36–3096,936
October 52:30 p.m.at West VirginiaNo. 11ABCW 42–3162,069
October 1211:00 a.m.vs. No. 6 OklahomaNo. 11FOXL 27–3492,100
October 196:00 p.m.KansasNo. 15
  • Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
  • Austin, TX
LHNW 50–4897,137
October 262:30 p.m.at TCUNo. 15FOXL 27–3747,660
November 92:30 p.m.No. 16 Kansas State
  • Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium
  • Austin, TX
ESPNW 27–2497,833
November 162:30 p.m.at Iowa StateNo. 19FS1L 21–2358,946
November 232:30 p.m.at No. 14 BaylorFS1L 10–2449,109
November 2911:00 a.m.Texas Tech
FOXW 49–2493,747
December 316:30 p.m.vs. No. 11 Utah*ESPNW 38–1060,147

    Personnel

    Coaching staff

    Source: [3]

    Name Position Alma Mater Joined Staff
    Tom HermanHead CoachCal Lutheran (1997)2017
    Tim BeckOffensive Coordinator / QuarterbacksUCF (1988)2017
    Stan DraytonAssociate Head Coach / Run Game CoordinatorAllegheny College (1993)2017
    Oscar GilesDefensive LineTexas (1991)2017
    Herb HandCo-Offensive Coordinator / Offensive LineHamilton College (1990)2018
    Corby MeekinsWide Receivers2017
    Drew MehringerPass Game Coordinator / Wide ReceiversRice (2010)2017
    Craig NaivarCo-Defensive Coordinator / SafetiesHardin–Simmons (1994)2017
    Todd OrlandoDefensive Coordinator / LinebackersWisconsin (1994)2017
    Derek WarehimeSpecial Teams Coordinator / Tight EndsTulsa (2006)2017
    Jason WashingtonRecruiting Coordinator / CornerbacksTexas State (2002)2017
    Yancy McKnightHead Strength and ConditioningMissouri Southern (2001)2017

    Roster

    Source: [4]

    2019 Texas Longhorns football

    Quarterback

    •  2 Roschon Johnson – Freshman (6'2, 220)
    •  8 Casey Thompson – Freshman (6'1, 195)
    • 11 Sam EhlingerJunior (6'3, 230)
    • 14 Sam Saxton – Freshman (6'5, 205)
    • 16 Ben Ballard – Freshman (5'11, 195)

    Running Back

    • 21 Jordan Whittington – Freshman (6'1, 215)
    • 23 Jarrett Smith – Freshman (5'7, 200)
    • 24 Derrian Brown – Freshman (5'10, 180)
    • 26 Keaontay Ingram – Sophomore (6'0, 220)
    • 28 Kirk Johnson – Senior (6'0, 215)
    • 32 Daniel Young – Junior (6'0, 220)
    • 37 Jaren Watkins – Sophomore (5'5, 160)

    Wide Receiver

    •  1 John Burt – Senior (6'3, 205)
    •  6 Devin DuvernaySenior (5'11, 210)
    •  9 Collin JohnsonSenior (6'6, 220)
    • 13 Brennan Eagles – Sophomore (6'4, 225)
    • 14 Joshua Moore – Sophomore (6'1, 180)
    • 15 Marcus Washington – Freshman (6'2, 200)
    • 16 Jake Smith – Freshman (6'0, 200)
    • 19 Kartik Akkihal – Freshman (6'2, 200)
    • 38 Parker Alford – Freshman (5'10, 175)
    • 80 Kai Money – Freshman (6'0, 165)
    • 83 Al’Vonte Woodard – Freshman (6'2, 210)
    • 84 Kennedy Lewis – Freshman (6'3, 200)
    • 85 Malcolm Epps – Freshman (6'6, 245)
    • 86 Jordan Pouncey – Sophomore (6'2, 205)
    • 88 Kai Jarmon – Sophomore (6'0, 190)
    • 89 Travis West – Freshman (6'0, 180)

    Tight End

    • 18 Jared Wiley – Freshman (6'7, 255)
    • 42 Nathan Hatter – Freshman (6'2, 260)
    • 80 Cade Brewer – Junior (6'4, 250)
    • 81 Reese Leitao – Freshman (6'4, 245)
    • 87 Austin Hibbetts – Sophomore (6'2, 235)
    • 89 Brayden Liebrock – Freshman (6'4, 230)

    Kicker/Punter

    •  8 Ryan Bujcevski – P – Sophomore (6'0, 185)
    • 17 Cameron Dicker – K – Sophomore (6'1, 205)
    • 45 Chris Naggar – K – Junior (6'1, 195)
     

    Offensive Line

    • 51 Jakob Sell – Sophomore (6'3, 305)
    • 52 Samuel Cosmi Sophomore (6'7, 300)
    • 55 Willie Tyler – Sophomore (6'7, 340)
    • 56 Zach Shackelford – Senior (6'4, 305)
    • 61 Ishan Rison – Junior (6'0, 260)
    • 63 Troy Torres – Freshman (6'0, 305)
    • 64 Michael Balis – Freshman (6'5, 305)
    • 65 Isaiah Hookfin – Freshman (6'5, 305)
    • 66 Chad Wolf – Freshman (6'3, 280)
    • 67 Tope Imade – Junior (6'5, 350)
    • 68 Derek Kerstetter – Junior (6'5, 300)
    • 70 Christian Jones – Freshman (6'6, 300)
    • 71 J.P. Urquidez – Junior (6'7, 300)
    • 72 Tyler Johnson – Freshman (6'6, 315)
    • 73 Parker Braun – Senior (6'3, 300)
    • 74 Rafiti Ghirmai – Freshman (6'5, 295)
    • 75 Junior Angilau – Freshman (6'6, 300)
    • 76 Reese Moore – Freshman (6'7, 295)
    • 77 Javonne Shepherd – Freshman (6'6, 315)
    • 78 Denzel Okafor – Junior (6'4, 310)
    • 79 Matt Frost – Freshman (6'4, 265)

    Defensive Line

    • 32 Malcolm RoachSenior (6'3, 290)
    • 36 Jacoby Jones – Junior (6'4, 275)
    • 42 Marquez Bimage – Junior (6'2, 270)
    • 43 Chris Hannon – Freshman (6'3, 230)
    • 45 Peter Mpagi – Freshman (6'5, 260)
    • 49 Ta’Quon Graham – Junior (6'3, 300)
    • 55 D’Andre Christmas-Giles – Junior (6'3, 315)
    • 88 Daniel Carson – Freshman (6'4, 295)
    • 90 Rob Cummins – Sophomore (6'5, 260)
    • 91 Jamari Chisholm – Senior (6'5, 300)
    • 92 Myron Warren – Freshman (6'2, 270)
    • 93 T'Vondre Sweat – Freshman (6'4, 320)
    • 94 Gerald Wilbon – Senior (6'3, 325)
    • 96 Tristan Bennett – Junior (6'3, 240)
    • 97 Patrick Bayouth – Freshman (6'4, 260)
    • 98 Moro Ojomo – Freshman (6'3, 280)
    • 99 Keondre Coburn – Freshman (6'2, 340)

    Deep Snapper

    • 47 Chandler Kelehan – Freshman (6'1, 200)
    • 54 Justin Mader – Sophomore (6'2, 235)
     

    Linebacker

    •  1 DeGabriel Floyd – Freshman (6'2, 240)
    •  6 Juwan Mitchell – Sophomore (6'1, 240)
    • 13 Marcus Tillman, Jr. – Freshman (6'1, 235)
    • 23 Jeffrey McCulloch – Senior (6'3, 245)
    • 30 Caleb Johnson – Junior (6'0, 235)
    • 33 David Gbenda – Freshman (6'0, 220)
    • 35 Russell Hine – Sophomore (6'2, 210)
    • 40 Ayodele Adeoye – Freshman (6'1, 250)
    • 46 Joseph OssaiSophomore (6'4, 245)
    • 47 Luke Brockermeyer – Freshman (6'3, 220)
    • 48 Jake Ehlinger – Freshman (5'11, 225)
    • 50 Byron Vaughns – Freshman (6'4, 245)
    • 52 Jett Bush – Freshman (6'2, 230)
    • 57 Cort Jaquess – Sophomore (6'0, 240)

    Defensive Back

    •  2 Kenyatta Watson II – Freshman (6'1, 190)
    •  3 Jalen Green – Sophomore (6'1, 185)
    •  4 Anthony Cook – Sophomore (6'1, 190)
    •  5 D’Shawn Jamison – Sophomore (5'10, 190)
    •  7 Caden SternsSophomore (6'1, 205)
    • 11 Chris Adimora – Freshman (6'1, 185)
    • 15 Chris Brown – Junior (5'11, 195)
    • 17 Myles Mass – Freshman (5'11, 195)
    • 18 Tremayne Prudhomme – Freshman (6'1, 190)
    • 19 Brandon JonesSenior (6'0, 205)
    • 21 Turner Symonds – Freshman (6'1, 185)
    • 24 Marques Caldwell – Freshman (6'1, 195)
    • 25 B.J. Foster – Sophomore (6'2, 210)
    • 26 Christian Tschauner – Freshman (5'11, 190)
    • 27 Donovan Duvernay – Junior (5'9, 195)
    • 28 Mason Ramirez – Senior (5'10, 210)
    • 29 Josh Thompson – Junior (6'0, 200)
    • 31 Demarvion Overshown – Sophomore (6'4, 210)
    • 37 Doak Wilson – Freshman (6'0, 190)
    • 38 Kobe Boyce – Sophomore (6'1, 180)
    • 39 Montrell Estell – Sophomore (6'1, 205)
    • 41 Hank Coutoumanos – Junior (6'0, 195)
    • 44 Tyler Owens – Freshman (6'2, 205)

    Legend

    • (C) Team captain
    • (S) Suspended
    • (I) Ineligible
    • Injured
    • Redshirt

    Game summaries

    Louisiana Tech

    Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Texas Longhorns
    1 2 34Total
    Bulldogs 0 0 01414
    No. 10 Longhorns 7 17 14745

    at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

    • Date: August 31, 2019
    • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
    • Game weather: Temperature: 93 • Wind: S 3 mph • Weather: Partly cloudy
    • Game attendance: 93,418
    • Referee: Cooper Castleberry
    • TV announcers (LHN): Lowell Galindo (play-by-play), Ahmad Brooks (analyst), Taylor Davis (sideline)
    • Box Score

    LSU

    LSU Tigers at Texas Longhorns
    1 2 34Total
    No. 6 Tigers 3 17 32245
    No. 9 Longhorns 0 7 141738

    at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

    • Date: September 7, 2019
    • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Temperature: 100 • Wind: S 10–15 mph • Weather: Sunny
    • Game attendance: 98,763
    • Referee: John McDaid
    • TV announcers (ABC): Rece Davis (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline)
    • Box Score

    @ Rice

    Texas Longhorns at Rice Owls
    1 2 34Total
    No. 12 Longhorns 14 17 71048
    Owls 0 0 01313

    at NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

    Oklahoma State

    Oklahoma State Cowboys at Texas Longhorns
    1 2 34Total
    Cowboys 3 17 3730
    No. 12 Longhorns 0 21 7836

    at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

    • Date: September 21, 2019
    • Game time: 6:30 p.m.
    • Game weather: Temperature: 92 • Wind: SE 15–20 mph • Humidity: 44% • Weather: Partly cloudy
    • Game attendance: 96,936
    • Referee: David Alvarez
    • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline)
    • Box Score

    @ West Virginia

    Texas Longhorns at West Virginia Mountaineers
    1 2 34Total
    No. 11 Longhorns 7 14 02142
    Mountaineers 7 7 31431

    at Mountaineer Field, Morgantown, West Virginia

    • Date: October 5, 2019
    • Game time: 2:30 PM
    • Game weather: Temperature: 73 • Wind: ESE 9 mph • Weather: Clear
    • Game attendance: 62,069
    • Referee: Brad Van Vark
    • TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (analyst), Todd McShay (analyst), Molly McGrath (sideline)
    • Box Score

    vs. Oklahoma

    Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns
    1 2 34Total
    No. 6 Sooners 7 3 101434
    No. 11 Longhorns 0 3 141027

    at Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas

    • Date: October 12, 2019
    • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
    • Game weather: Temperature: 57 • Wind: ENE 8 mph • Humidity: 32% • Weather: Clear skies
    • Game attendance: 92,100
    • Referee: Mike Defee
    • TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson (Play by Play), Joel Klatt (analyst), Jenny Taft (sideline)
    • Box Score

    Kansas

    Kansas Jayhawks at Texas Longhorns
    1 2 34Total
    Jayhawks 3 14 72448
    No. 15 Longhorns 14 7 32650

    at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

    • Date: October 19, 2019
    • Game time: TBA
    • Game weather: Temperature: 92 • Wind: S 5 mph • Humidity: 20% • Weather: Partly cloudy
    • Game attendance: 97,137
    • Referee: Eddy Shelton
    • TV announcers (LHN): Lowell Galindo (play-by-play), Ahmad Brooks (analyst), Taylor Davis (sideline)
    • Box Score

    The underdog Kansas Jayhawks stayed with the #15 Texas Longhorns for four quarters of play. In the last minutes, Carter Stanley was successful with a 22-yard scoring pass to Stephon Robinson. The following 2-point conversion throw to Daylon Charlot put the Jayhawks ahead by one point. With 1:11 left to play, Texas took over and put together an offensive drive that ended with a game-winning field goal for the Longhorns.[5]

    Even with the loss, several of the Kansas players gave great performances: Pooka Williams rushed for 190 yards and two touchdowns; quarterback Carter Stanley threw 310 yards and four touchdowns for the Jayhawks. For the Longhorns, Sam Ehlinger rushed for 91 yards and managed 399 yards passing with four touchdowns. When everything was complete, Texas won by a score of 50–48.[5]

    @ TCU

    Texas Longhorns at TCU Horned Frogs
    1 2 34Total
    No. 15 Longhorns 3 14 3727
    Horned Frogs 3 10 141037

    at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas

    • Date: October 26, 2019
    • Game time: 2:30 p.m.
    • Game attendance: 47,660
    • TV announcers (FOX): Joe Davis (play-by-play), Brock Huard (analyst), Bruce Feldman (sideline)

    Kansas State

    Kansas State Wildcats at Texas Longhorns
    1 2 34Total
    No. 20 Wildcats 14 0 01024
    Longhorns 0 7 101027

    at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

    • Date: November 9, 2019
    • Game time: 2:30 pm
    • Game attendance: 97,833
    • TV: ESPN

    In the days leading up to the Kansas State-Texas game, Texas football quarterback Sam Ehlinger was named a semifinalist for the 2019 Wuerffel Trophy.[6] On that same day, the College Football Playoff committee ranked Kansas State at #16 in the first playoff ranking of the season. This was measurably higher than the #20 in the AP Poll and #22 in the USA Today Poll.[7]

    The game started with Kansas State taking a 14-point lead in the first quarter and allowed Texas to score a touchdown, making it 14–7 at halftime. Texas took the lead in the third quarter with ten more points to put it at 14–17. Each team added 10 more points in the fourth quarter to make the final score a Texas win 27–24, punctuated with a 26 yard game-winning field goal by the Longhorns' Cameron Dicker just as the clock ran out.[8]

    @ Iowa State

    Texas Longhorns at Iowa State Cyclones
    1 2 34Total
    No. 19 Longhorns 0 7 01421
    Cyclones 7 3 10323

    at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa

    • Date: November 16, 2019
    • Game time: 2:30 pm
    • Game attendance: 58,946
    • TV: FS1

    @ Baylor

    Texas Longhorns at Baylor Bears
    1 2 34Total
    Longhorns 0 3 0710
    No. 14 Bears 0 7 14324

    at McLane Stadium, Waco, Texas

    • Date: November 23, 2019
    • Game time: 2:30 pm
    • Game attendance: 49,109
    • TV: FS1

    Texas Tech

    Texas Tech Red Raiders at Texas Longhorns
    1 2 34Total
    Red Raiders 14 7 3024
    Longhorns 6 22 14749

    at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

    • Date: November 29, 2019
    • Game time: 11:00 a.m.
    • TV announcers (Fox): Joe Davis (play-by-play), Brock Huard (color), Bruce Feldman (sideline)

    vs. Utah (Alamo Bowl)

    Texas Longhorns vs. Utah Utes (Alamo Bowl)
    1 2 34Total
    Longhorns 3 7 141438
    No. 11 Utes 0 0 3710

    at Alamodome, San Antonio, TX

    • Date: December 31, 2019
    • Game time: 6:30 p.m. (CST)
    • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Paul Carcaterra (sideline)

    Rankings

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
    NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
    Week
    Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Final 
    AP 10 9 12 12 11 11 11 15 15 RV RV 22 RV NR NR NR 25 
    Coaches 10 9 13 13 12 12 11 15 15 24 RV 23 NR NR NR NR RV 
    CFP Not released NR 19 NR NR NR NR Not released

    Players drafted into the NFL

    RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club
    370Brandon JonesSMiami Dolphins
    392Devin DuvernayWRBaltimore Ravens
    5165Collin JohnsonWRJacksonville Jaguars

    Notes

    1. Both Kuithe and Fotheringham finished with the same number of receptions and receiving yards, meaning Utah finished with two leading receivers.

    References

    1. "Sooners Picked First in Media Preseason Poll". big12sports.com. Big 12 Conference. July 10, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
    2. "2020 Football Schedule". University of Texas Athletics.
    3. "Football Coaches". University of Texas Athletics. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
    4. "2019 Football Roster". University of Texas Athletics. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
    5. "No. 15 Texas beats Kansas 50–48 on last-second FG". ESPN. October 19, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
    6. Dukes, Chris (November 5, 2019). "Texas Football: Sam Ehlinger Named a Wuerfel Semifinalist". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
    7. Robinett, Kellis (November 5, 2019). "College Football Playoff committee takes notice of K-State in opening rankings". Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
    8. "Dicker FG sends Texas over No. 20 Kansas State 27–24". CBS News. November 9, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
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